Potassium Carbonate
Active ingredient
Sold as UPELVA
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 1
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 38
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Potassium Carbonate is a homeopathic remedy [1]. Its drug class is not specified in the provided data [1].
This ingredient is approved for the relief of minor menstrual pain [1]. The application for this use is based exclusively on homeopathic experience [1]. For severe forms of this condition, a clinically proven therapy is indicated [1]. Potassium Carbonate is available under brand names such as UPELVA [1].
In the past 12 months, there have been 38 adverse event reports associated with this ingredient [2]. The most frequently reported adverse events include eye pain, death, diarrhea, epistaxis, and eye irritation [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 1 | January 11, 2023 |
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
Indications For relief of minor menstrual pain. Application of this homeopathic remedy for the designated usage is exclusively based on homeopathic experience. With severe forms of this disease, a clinically proven therapy is indicated.
How to take
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 0eb375d3-a0bb-45… · revised January 11, 2023 [PDF]
- [2]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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